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Crash on Westbound State Route 118 Near Tapo Canyon Road; Injuries Not Specified

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 24, 2026 at 7:08 a.m.

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Date

September 24, 2026

Time

7:08 a.m.

Roadway

westbound State Route 118 west of Tapo Canyon Road

Location

Ventura County, CA

State

California

Vehicles

—

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

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A traffic collision was reported on westbound State Route 118 west of Tapo Canyon Road in Ventura County at 7:08 a.m. Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch records. The dispatch log listed the injury status as unknown, meaning the extent of any injuries was not confirmed at the time of the report.

Dispatch records did not specify how many vehicles were involved or what led to the crash.

Source: CHP dispatch records

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Injury statute of limitations: 2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)
Wrongful death statute of limitations: 2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)
Fault rule: California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.
Citations: CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab
Crash report agency: California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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